CI Coordinator 1

Continuous Improvement and Project Coordinator

Job Summary and Scope 

The Continuous Improvement Management Team is responsible for working alongside facility managers and our customers to seek solutions for process improvement and to optimize the performance of our employees and operations.  

As a Continuous Improvement & Project Coordinator, you will plan and participate in strategic continuous process improvement projects. This role supports the Continuous Improvement Management Team and is critical in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing processes across all operations. Effective CIP Coordinators will analyze current processes and assist in developing new procedures to reduce waste and inefficiencies.   

Job Responsibilities 

Directly reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager to support current projects, spearhead process improvement initiatives, and assist in the sustainment of past and current process improvements 
Plan, coordinate, participate in, and support Kaizen/Continuous Improvement events 
Communicate with departments in Operations and all levels of the organization to streamline the progress of current/future CI projects 
Identify and analyze current state operational conditions and processes to better pinpoint deficiencies within our facilities 
Collect and analyze data to measure the impact of improvement initiatives and identify further areas for enhancement 
Use tools to validate information (charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, etc.) 
Participate in meetings and discussions and report findings to management, process owners, users, and key stakeholders  
Support all aspects of planning, execution, and sustainment of CI projects 
Assisting in Standard Work Development 
Support and evaluate processes related to time, cost reduction, and inventory control 
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements 

Ability to prioritize work and meet project deadlines 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities 
Detail-oriented with a strong desire to learn and contribute to the team. 
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen is a plus, but not required 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel and PowerPoint 
As a plus, but not required: Planner/Project, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, and Visio 
Provides own transportation to and from work 

Schedule: 

Full-Time 
1st Shift 
7:00-3:00